Talisman Energy First Quarter Results

Talisman Energy First Quarter Results
Steady Progress on Strategic Priorities
2013 Guidance Unchanged
CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/01/13 -- Talisman Energy Inc.
(TSX:TLM) (NYSE:TLM) has reported its operating and financial results
for the first quarter of 2013. All values in this release are in US$
unless otherwise stated.
Effective January 1, 2013, Talisman adopted new rules under IFRS for
investments in its UK and Equion joint ventures. The after tax
operating results of these joint ventures are now disclosed as a
single line "income (loss) from joint ventures and associates." For
more information, please see notes 4 and 8 to the company's Financial
Statements and the Adoption of New Accounting Standards section in
the interim MD&A. For comparative purposes, Talisman has included
non-GAAP figures in this press release, which include results from
the UK and Equion joint ventures.
2013 First Quarter Overview
-- Production was 372,000 boe/d, relatively flat versus the fourth quarter,
after adjusting for the sale of a 49% equity interest in Talisman's UK
North Sea business in December 2012. The 2013 production guidance range
is unchanged, with liquids volumes expected to rise in the second half
of 2013 in North America (Eagle Ford), Colombia, Malaysia (Kinabalu) and
Vietnam (HST/HSD).
-- Cash flow(1) was $517 million, down from the fourth quarter largely as a
result of the UK transaction, lower production and netbacks in North
America and higher royalties in Asia. The company expects to meet its
2013 cash flow guidance, based on growth in higher margin liquids
production in the second half of the year.
-- The company recorded a net loss of $213 million in the quarter, compared
to net income of $376 million in the fourth quarter. This was due to
significant gains recorded in the previous quarter on the sale of a 49%
equity interest in its UK North Sea business, and the revaluation of
Talisman's interest in the Ocensa pipeline.
-- Capital spending(1) during the quarter averaged $775 million, down
approximately 25% compared to both the prior year and the fourth
quarter. Talisman has set its 2013 capital budget at approximately $3
billion, with 90% of spending directed at high netback liq
uids and
international gas opportunities.
-- In Colombia, the company successfully completed the Akacias-18 well, the
first of a seven-well, two-rig appraisal program in the heavy oil Block
CPO-9. The company plans to bring in a third rig later this year to
drill an exploration well.
-- The Kurdamir-3 appraisal well is currently drilling in Kurdistan. The 3D
seismic acquisition program over the Topkhana and Kurdamir blocks is
proceeding.
(1) The terms "cash flow" and "capital spending" are non-GAAP
measures. Please see the advisories and reconciliations elsewhere in
this news release.
"Talisman set out four strategic priorities last October, which we
have translated into goals for 2013. As I discussed at our investor
open house in March, we are transforming Talisman, with a strong
focus on two core regions: the Americas and Asia-Pacific," said Hal
Kvisle, President and CEO.
"We have stabilized our financial position and constrained capital
spending to live within our means. We are more focused, having
completed the sale of a 49% equity interest in our UK business.
Nearly 90% of our assets are now in the Americas and Asia-Pacific
core regions. We are taking steps to exit a number of non-core
countries, and actively working to unlock $2-3 billion in net asset
value through sales or joint ventures. We expect to see significant
growth in higher margin liquids production in the second half of this
year and into 2014. And finally, we are taking steps to improve
operating efficiency and lower costs.
"Our first priority is to live within our means, allocating capital
to our best opportunities in the Americas and Asia-Pacific. We set
out capital spending guidance of approximately $3 billion, against a
cash flow forecast of approximately $2.5 billion for 2013. We are
still on track to meet both goals. Our capital run rate in the first
quarter was $775 million. Cash flow was down relative to the fourth
quarter of last year, largely due to the impact of the UK
transaction, and lower netbacks and natural gas production in North
America. Our cash flow forecast is expected to meet guidance,
predicated on higher-margin volume growth in the second half of this
year from the Eagle Ford, Kinabalu, Vietnam and Colombia.
"Production for the quarter, adjusting for the UK transaction, was
essentially flat, compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. North
American natural gas volumes continue to decline, reflecting limited
investment in the current price environment. This decline was largely
offset by growth in Norway and Asia-Pacific.
"Eagle Ford production was flat during the quarter; however, we have
increased the number of completion crews and expect to see production
build in the second quarter as newly completed wells come on stream.
"Our second priority is to focus our capital program on opportunities
that bring high margin production on stream more quickly.
Approximately 90% of our capital spending this year is directed at
growing near-term, high margin production.
"Our third priority is to improve operational performance. In the
Eagle Ford, we reduced drilling cycle times to less than 25 days in
the first quarter, and lowered average drilling and completion costs.
We will drill, complete and tie in more wells for less capital,
aiming to meet or exceed top performance benchmarks in our parts of
the Eagle Ford play.
"Cost reduction and performance improvement programs have been
initiated in all parts of Talisman. During the quarter, we announced
staff reductions as part of our plan to reduce our annual G&A run
rate by $100-150 million by the end of the year.
"Our fourth priority is to unlock value within our portfolio through
divestments or joint ventures. Our target is to realize $2-3 billion
in proceeds through the sale or joint venture of non-core assets over
the next 12-18 months. We are making progress on the divestment of
assets outside of our core regions as well as the divestment of minor
assets within our core regions.
"In Kurdistan, following the Kurdamir-2 oil discovery in 2012, our
objective this year is to understand the extent of the resource in
the Kurdamir and Topkhana blocks. In the first quarter, we began
drilling Kurdamir-3, which is expected to reach target depth in the
third quarter.
"We are making progress. We will improve profitability by focusing on
high margin production and controlling costs in all parts of our
business. We will sustain and grow our two core regions through
production optimization, cost management and astute capital
investments. We are taking measurable steps to build shareholder
value, and this progress will continue over the course of the year."
Financial Results
Table includes results from Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited
(TSEUK) and Equion Energia Limited (Equion)
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March 31 Q1 13 Q4 12 Q1 12
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Cash flow ($ million) 517 675 851
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Cash flow per share
0.50 0.66 0.83
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Earnings (loss) from operations(2)($million) (60) (107) 167
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Earnings (loss) from operations per share(2) (0.06) (0.10) 0.16
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Net income (loss) ($ million) (213) 376 291
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Net income (loss) per share (0.21) 0.37 0.28
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Average shares outstanding - basic (million) 1,027 1,025 1,023
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(2) The terms "earnings (loss) from operations" and "earnings (loss) from
operations per share" are non-GAAP measures. Please see the advisories
and reconciliations elsewhere in this news release.
Cash flow was down $158 million, compared to the fourth quarter of
2012. Approximately $70 million of this reduction relates to the sale
of a 49% equity interest in Talisman's UK North Sea business in
December 2012.
Cash flow in North America was down approximately $60 million, due to
lower natural gas volumes (as a result of a strategic reduction in
dry gas spend), decreased wellhead prices in Chauvin driven by higher
differentials, increased transportation costs in the Montney, higher
processing and transportation costs in the Eagle Ford in anticipation
of a production ramp-up, and prior period adjustments. Cash flow from
North America is expected to increase with higher Eagle Ford volumes
in the second quarter.
In Southeast Asia, despite higher production and revised Corridor gas
prices, cash flow was down slightly relative to the fourth quarter.
Production at Kinabalu averaged 4,000 boe/d; however, the company did
not ship any cargoes to market until after the end of the quarter and
no revenue or cash flow was recorded during the period. Cash flow was
also affected by a one-time investment credit settlement in Indonesia
and short-term increases in Malaysian royalty rates due to low
current capital spending. Going forward, Talisman expects to see
higher incremental cash flow from Southeast Asia with increased
liquids production at HST/HSD and Kinabalu, the effect of the revised
gas price agreement in Indonesia, and lower royalty rates in Malaysia
as drilling activity ramps up.
Cash flow was also impacted by higher finance costs of $26 million.
Interest costs are no longer capitalized on Auk South and Yme as the
company is now considering alternative development options.
Year over year, cash flow is down due to lower volumes and netbacks.
Talisman's cash flow guidance for 2013 is unchanged at approximately
$2.5 billion, with expected growth in liquids production in the
second half of the year.
The company recorded a loss of $60 million (on a non-GAAP basis) from
operations, excluding non-operational items, compared to a loss of
$107 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Talisman recorded a net loss of $213 million in the first quarter,
compared to net income of $376 million in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The prior quarter included a number of significant one-time gains,
including the sale of a 49% equity interest in the UK North Sea
business and the revaluation of Talisman's interest in the Ocensa
pipeline in Colombia.
DD&A charges, including Talisman's share of the UK and Equion joint
ventures, were $260 million lower than the previous quarter as a
result of the UK sale ($117 million) and as a result of one-off
charges in the fourth quarter associated with reserves write downs in
the UK and North America. During the first quarter, the UK joint
venture recorded an impairment charge of $68 million after-tax (net
to Talisman) relating to the impact on reserves from the unsuccessful
Tweedsmuir TP-3 well.
Capital spending totalled $775 million during the quarter. Talisman's
capital spending guidance of approximately $3 billion for 2013 is
unchanged. Net debt(3) at March 31, 2013 was $4.1 billion.
(3) The term "net debt" is a non-GAAP measure. Please see the
advisories and reconciliations elsewhere in this news release.
Netbacks
The North Sea results include Talisman Sinopec Energy UK Limited
(TSEUK), and "Other" results include Equion Energia Limited (Equion).
March 31 Q1 13 Q4 12 Q1 12
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WTI benchmark ($/bbl) 94.37 88.18 102.93
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Brent benchmark ($/bbl) 112.55 110.02 118.49
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NYMEX benchmark ($/mmbtu) 3.35 3.36 2.77
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Oil and liquids netback ($/bbl)
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North America 37.69 44.17 53.26
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Southeast Asia 28.06 36.31 56.76
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North Sea 45.05 33.43 78.37
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Other 63.02 58.72 66.88
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Total oil and liquids ($/bbl) 41.02 40.09 68.02
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Natural gas netback ($/mcf)
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North America 1.21 1.50 0.62
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Southeast Asia 5.70 4.85 5.83
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North Sea 6.04 4.67 7.97
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Other 2.24 1.36 3.15
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Total natural gas ($/mcf) 2.93 2.69 2.61
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Total company netback ($/boe) 25.67 24.82 36.79
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WTI prices were up 7% over the previous quarter, averaging
$94.37/bbl, but are down year over year. NYMEX natural gas prices
were essentially flat compared to the fourth quarter, although in
recent weeks they have climbed to over $4.40/mmbtu, reflecting a more
balanced North America supply-demand picture.
Oil and liquids netbacks are up slightly over the quarter, as a
result of lower unit operating costs due to the UK transaction. Year
over year, oil and liquids netbacks are down significantly,
reflecting lower benchmark prices.
Average royalty rates increased principally due to the UK
transaction, which reduced the company's exposure to low UK royalty
rates, and higher short-term rates in Southeast Asia. Royalty rates
in Southeast Asia are expected to fall as the company increases
capital spending in the region over the course of the year.
Gas netbacks are up from the previous quarter and year over year. In
North America, netbacks have doubled, compared to a year ago with
strengthening NYMEX prices. However, they are down relative to the
fourth quarter, due to higher unit operating costs.
In Southeast Asia, gas netbacks are up significantly versus the
fourth quarter, primarily due to higher price realizations. During
the quarter, gas prices in Indonesia increased as a result of
previously announced revisions to gas pricing agreements at Corridor
coming into effect. This includes retroactive adjustments for prior
periods.
Production
Table includes Talisman's share of production from subsidiaries and
equity-accounted entities.
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March 31 Q1 13 Q4 12 Q1 12
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Oil and liquids (mbbls/d)
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North America 29 29 28
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Southeast Asia 41 40 45
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North Sea 37 53 89
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Other (including Colombia and Algeria) 22 21 25
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Total oil and liquids (mbbls/d) 129 143 187
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Natural gas (mmcf/d)
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North America 875 924 1,024
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Southeast Asia 531 511 548
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North Sea 16 20 43
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Other (including Colombia and Algeria) 39 43 37
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Total natural gas (mmcf/d) 1,461 1,498 1,652
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Total (mboe/d) 372 392 462
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Assets sold (mboe/d)
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North America - - 7
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North Sea - 17 31
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Production from ongoing operations (mboe/d) 372 375 424
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Production averaged 372,000 boe/d, down 5% from the previous quarter
and 19% year over year. Lower production volumes in the quarter were
essentially the result of the sale of a 49% equity interest in
Talisman's UK North Sea business in December 2012, with an impact of
approximately 17,000 boe/d.
Natural gas volumes in North America were lower relative to the
fourth quarter (8,000 boe/d), reflecting limited capital spending in
the current price environment. However these declines were largely
offset by growth in Southeast Asia and Norway liquids.
Talisman continues to direct its capital program to projects that
will grow higher margin production in the near to medium term.
Accordingly, liquids volumes are expected to increase significantly
in the second half of 2013 with growth in North America (Eagle Ford),
Colombia, Malaysia (Kinabalu) and Vietnam (HST/HSD). The company's
production guidance range for 2013 remains unchanged.
The Americas
North America
Production
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March 31 Q1 13 Q4 12 Q1 12
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Gas
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Edson-Duvernay-Montney 360 382 407
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Marcellus 442 475 529
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Eagle Ford 51 48 36
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Other 22 19 27
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Gas from ongoing operations (mmcf/d) 875 924 999
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Liquids
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Edson-Duvernay-Montney 6 6 5
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Eagle Ford 12 11 7
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Chauvin 11 12 13
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Liquids from ongoing operations (mbbls/d) 29 29 25
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Assets sold (mboe/d) - - 7
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Total North America gas production (mmcf/d) 875 924 1,024
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Total North America liquids production
(mbbls/d)) 29 29 28
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Total North America production (mboe/d) 175 183 198
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Production in North America averaged 175,000 boe/d, a 4% decrease
from the previous quarter and down 12% from a year ago. Talisman
continues to
shift to higher value liquids, with the majority of
capital directed towards oil and liquids rich plays. Natural gas
volumes were down 5% relative to the fourth quarter, reflecting
natural declines in the Marcellus and Canada Foothills. Liquids
production (which represents approximately 17% of total North America
production) remained flat quarter over quarter.
The company remains on target to deliver full year production
guidance of 170-176 mboe/d, including 30-35 mbbls/d of liquids.
In the Eagle Ford, production was up 58% year over year, and liquids
volumes have increased more than 70%. For the quarter, Talisman's
share of production (50% working interest) averaged 21,000 boe/d, up
slightly from the previous quarter.
The company increased the number of full-time completion crews from
one to three at the end of the first quarter. Talisman expects to
increase the number of gross operated wells on stream from 18 in the
first quarter to more than 50 in the second quarter. In addition,
four new facilities will be brought on stream during the second
quarter, with total gross processing capacity of 37,000 bbls/d
liquids and 190 mmcf/d of gas. As a result, we remain confident of
reaching our full-year production target in the Eagle Ford of
approximately 30,000 boe/d.
Talisman continues to make significant improvements in Eagle Ford
capital investment efficiency. Drilling cycle times have been reduced
to less than 25 days, with drilling and completion costs down to
approximately $8 million per well. During the quarter, Talisman began
transferring the first of three rigs in the eastern part of the play
to Statoil, in accordance with the Talisman-Statoil joint venture
agreement.
In the Marcellus, production averaged 442 mmcf/d, down from 475
mmcf/d in the previous quarter. Production optimization activities
have successfully reduced base decline from approximately 10% per
quarter to less than 7% per quarter. One rig is currently operating
in the Marcellus, focused on land retention and lease obligations.
Talisman has an inventory of approximately 50 drilled but uncompleted
Marcellus wells that can be completed and tied in.
In the southern portion of the liquids-rich Duvernay play, three
short-lateral wells have been drilled to evaluate fracture
effectiveness and assess production characteristics. The first
short-lateral well was fracked with five effective stages, and came
on stream with an initial production rate of over 350 bbls/d of
condensate. The second short-lateral well was fracked with seven
effective stages and tested 1.1 mmcf/d with 120 bbls/d of condensate.
Based on learnings from these initial wells, Talisman's most recent
well was drilled with a 5,400 foot lateral and will be completed with
12 frack stages during the second quarter.
In the Montney, production averaged approximately 12,000 boe/d, down
nearly 8% from the previous quarter, reflecting natural declines and
limited capital spending. The company is running a three-rig program
in 2013, focusing on the early development of its joint venture
position in the eastern liquids-rich part of the Farrell Creek play.
Together with the company's partner Sasol, appraisal activity has
commenced on the large adjacent Cypress A acreage position.
In Edson, the third party deep cut processing plant is ahead of
schedule, and is expected to be on-stream in the third quarter.
Talisman operated two drilling rigs over the first quarter in Wild
River to develop incremental gas volumes for the deep cut plant. In
Edson, a horizontal drilling program targeting the liquids-rich
Wilrich formation is on track to begin in the third quarter, with
volumes processed through the Talisman-owned Edson facility.
As part of efforts to focus and unlock value from the North America
portfolio, the company has commenced a process to joint venture or
divest its North Duvernay holdings and parts of its Montney holdings.
A data room is expected to open in the second quarter for the North
Duvernay, and targeted discussions continue with respect to the
company's large Montney holdings.
Colombia
First quarter production remained flat quarter over quarter at an
average of 17,000 boe/d. The company successfully drilled and
completed the Akacias-18 well, and has two rigs operating as part of
the planned seven-well appraisal program on the CPO-9 heavy oil
block. A third rig has been mobilized to drill an exploration well in
block CPO-9 later in the year. In the foothills region, Talisman
completed and is testing the Huron-2 appraisal well in the Niscota
block. Drilling of the Huron-3 well is ongoing, and the company
expects to reach target depth by the end of the year. At Piedemonte,
phase one of the facilities expansion project is progressing to plan.
In January 2013, the shareholders and regulators in Colombia
converted the Ocensa pipeline from a cost centre to a profit centre,
allowing owners to market spare capacity (Talisman's ownership
position in the pipeline is approximately 12%). As Talisman's
production from blocks CPO-9, CPE-6 and the Niscota Block ramp up,
the company's long-term capacity in Ocensa will provide access to
export facilities on the Caribbean coast. The company is evaluating
the sale of all or part of its Ocensa ownership, while retaining
rights to pipeline capacity.
Asia-Pacific
Production
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March 31 Q1 13 Q4 12 Q1 12
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Malaysia liquids (mbbls/d) 20 17 18
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Malaysia gas (mmcf/d) 132 132 128
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Malaysia total (mboe/d) 42 39 39
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Indonesia liquids (mbbls/d) 11 11 12
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Indonesia gas (mmcf/d) 397 379 420
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Indonesia total (mboe/d) 77 74 82
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Vietnam liquids (mbbls/d) 2 2 2
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Vietnam gas (mmcf/d) 2 - -
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Vietnam (mboe/d) 2 2 2
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Australia (mboe/d) 8 10 13
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Total (mboe/d) 129 125 136
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Production averaged 129,000 boe/d, up 3% from the previous quarter
following the Kinabalu PSC transfer of operatorship to Talisman.
Compared to the same quarter last year, production fell by 5%,
principally due to short-term fluctuations in demand at Corridor and
natural declines at Kitan.
Natural gas production for the quarter averaged 531 mmcf/d, with
prices averaging $10.22/mcf. This is up 15% from the fourth quarter
and is primarily due to a previously announced gas pricing agreement
at Corridor taking effect, including retroactive revenue adjustments
from prior periods.
In Malaysia, production averaged 42,000 boe/d, up 8% over the
previous quarter. This was primarily due to a full quarter of
production from Kinabalu, averaging 4,000 boe/d, and is e
xpected to
increase significantly during 2013 as initial platform upgrades are
completed and a workover program commences. The addition of Kinabalu
to the portfolio provides near-term exploration synergies and
development upside in the Sabah basin. The company began drilling its
first Sabah exploration well in mid-April.
In Indonesia, production for the quarter averaged 77,000 boe/d, up 4%
over the previous quarter following the completion of planned
maintenance at Corridor and Tangguh. First quarter production year
over year is down 6%, due to higher nominations for gas from Corridor
in the same period last year, and a working interest repayment in
2012 at Jambi Merang.
The HST/HSD development offshore Vietnam is progressing on schedule
and on budget, with both jackets installed and topsides now in place.
All drilling and completion activities are finished. First oil is
expected around mid-year, and the company aims to deliver near-term
peak net production of approximately 12,000 boe/d.
Production in Australia/Timor Leste for the quarter was 8,000 boe/d,
down 20% from the previous quarter primarily due to natural declines.
In Papua New Guinea, acquisition of 440 kilometres of 2D seismic data
was successfully completed in three exploration licenses. Prospects
generated from this data will support a multi-well exploration
drilling program, commencing in the second half of this year.
Other Operating Areas
The North Sea
In December 2012, Talisman sold a 49% equity interest in its UK
business to Sinopec for $1.5 billion and established the Talisman
Sinopec Energy UK Limited (TSEUK) joint venture.
Talisman's share of UK production averaged 21,000 boe/d, essentially
flat over the fourth quarter after accounting for the sale.
Operational issues at Bleo Holm, Claymore and Auk North were largely
offset by the completion of planned turnarounds at Buchan, Monarb and
Blane.
In the UK, a drilling rig has been secured, with drilling operations
to commence in the second half of 2013. The Montrose Area
Redevelopment project is underway, with major contracts now in place.
The company's TP-3 development well at Tweedsmuir was unsuccessful,
resulting in a reserves write down and an impairment of $68 million
after tax, representing Talisman's share.
In Norway, average daily production was 19,000 boe/d, up 6% over the
previous quarter due to a successful Varg drilling campaign. In
March, the company, on behalf of its joint venture partners, reached
an agreement with SBM Offshore to terminate the existing Yme project,
including scrapping the existing above-surface structure and
terminating all existing contracts and arbitration. The agreement
includes an upfront payment of $470 million ($282 million net) to
Talisman and partners, which will be used to pay for decommissioning
of the topside unit.
Kurdistan Region of Iraq
In Kurdistan, the company spudded the Kurdamir-3 appraisal well in
February, and expects to reach target depth in the third quarter. The
3D seismic acquisition program over the Topkhana and Kurdamir blocks
is progressing, and the company plans to drill the Topkhana-2
appraisal well later this year. Talisman is also reviewing options
for field development so it can begin to generate cash flow from
Kurdistan.
Common Share and Preferred Share Dividend Declaration
The company has declared a quarterly dividend on the company's common
shares of US$0.0675 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 28,
2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15,
2013.
The company has also declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.2625 on its
Cumulative Redeemable Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series 1.
The dividend will be paid on July 2, 2013 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on May 15, 2013.
Talisman Energy Inc. is a global upstream oil and gas company,
headquartered in Canada. Talisman has two core operating areas: the
Americas (North America and Colombia) and Asia-Pacific. Talisman is
committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and
environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones
Sustainability (North America) Index. Talisman is listed on the
Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TLM. Please
visit our website at www.talisman-energy.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains information that constitutes
"forward-looking information" or "forward-looking statements"
(collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of
applicable securities legislation. This forward-looking information
includes, among others, statements regarding: business strategy,
priorities and plans; expected increase in liquids production in the
second half of 2013; expected cash flow; expected improvements in the
company's operating efficiency and expected lower costs; expected
capital spending; expected reduction in G&A run rate; expected sales
or joint ventures and timing of such transactions; expected drilling
activity in North America, Colombia, PNG, the North Sea and
Kurdistan; expected first production from HST/HSD; expected
additional facilities and processing capacity in North America;
expected benefits of the company's interest in the Ocensa pipeline;
and other expectations, beliefs, plans, goals, objectives,
assumptions, information and statements about possible future events,
conditions, results of operations or performance. The company
priorities disclosed in this news release are objectives only and
their achievement cannot be guaranteed.
The factors or assumptions on which the forward-looking information
is based include: assumptions inherent in current guidance; projected
capital investment levels; the flexibility of capital spending plans
and the associated sources of funding; the successful and timely
implementation of capital projects; the continuation of tax, royalty
and regulatory regimes; ability to obtain regulatory and partner
approval; commodity price and cost assumptions; and other risks and
uncertainties described in the filings made by the Company with
securities regulatory authorities. The Company believes the material
factors, expectations and assumptions reflected in the
forward-looking information are reasonable but no assurance can be
given that these factors, expectations and assumptions will prove to
be correct. Forward-looking information for periods past 2013 assumes
escalating commodity prices.
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information.
Forward-looking information is based on current expectations,
estimates and projections that involve a number of risks which could
cause actual results to vary and in some instances to differ
materially from those anticipated by Talisman and described in the
forward-looking information contained in this news release. The
material risk factors include, but are not limited to: the risks of
the oil and gas industry, such as operational risks in exploring for,
developing and producing crude oil and natural gas; risks and
uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits; risks
associated with project management, project delays and/or cost
overruns; uncertainty related to securing sufficient egress and
access to markets; the uncertainty of reserves and resources
estimates, reserves life and underlying reservoir risk; the
uncertainty of estimates and projections relating to production,
costs and expenses, including decommissioning liabilities; risks
related to strategic and capital allocation decisions, including
potential delays or changes in plans with respect to exploration or
development projects or capital expenditures; fluctuations in oil and
gas prices, foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and tax
or royalty rates; the outcome and effects of any future acquisitions
and dispositions; health, safety, security and environmental risks,
including risks related to the possibility of major accidents;
environmental regulatory and compliance risks, including with respect
to greenhouse gases and hydrau
lic fracturing; uncertainties as to the
availability and cost of credit and other financing and changes in
capital markets; risks in conducting foreign operations (for example,
civil, political and fiscal instability and corruption); risks
related to the attraction, retention and development of personnel;
changes in general economic and business conditions; the possibility
that government policies, regulations or laws may change or
governmental approvals may be delayed or withheld; and results of the
Company's risk mitigation strategies, including insurance and any
hedging activities.
The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional
information on these and other factors which could affect the
Company's operations or financial results or strategy are included in
Talisman's most recent Annual Information Form. In addition,
information is available in the Company's other reports on file with
Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking information is
based on the estimates and opinions of the Company's management at
the time the information is presented. The Company assumes no
obligation to update forward-looking information should circumstances
or management's estimates or opinions change, except as required by
law.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this news
release to "Talisman" or the "company" include, for reporting
purposes only, the direct or indirect subsidiaries of Talisman Energy
Inc. and the partnership interests held by Talisman Energy Inc. and
its subsidiaries. Such use of "Talisman" or the "company" to refer to
these other legal entities and partnership interests does not
constitute waiver by Talisman Energy Inc. or such entities or
partnerships of their separate legal status, for any purpose.
Oil and Gas Information
Throughout this news release, Talisman makes reference to production
volumes. Unless otherwise stated, such production volumes are stated
on a gross basis, which means they are stated prior to the deduction
of royalties and similar payments. In the US, net production volumes
are reported after the deduction of these amounts.
Barrel of oil equivalent (boe) throughout this news release is
calculated at a conversion rate of six thousand cubic feet (mcf) of
natural gas for one barrel of oil (bbl). This news release also
includes reference to mcf equivalents (mcfes) which are calculated at
a conversion rate of one barrel of oil to 6,000 cubic feet of gas.
Boes and mcfes may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.
A boe conversion ratio of 6 mcf:1 bbl and an mcfe conversion ratio of
1 bbl: 6 mcf are based on an energy equivalence conversion method
primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value
equivalency at the wellhead.
In this news release, all references to "core" and "non-core" assets
and properties align with the company's current public disclosure
regarding its assets and properties.
Talisman also discloses netbacks in this news release. Netbacks per
boe are calculated by deducting from the sales price associated
royalties, operating and transportation costs.
Forecasted Cash Flow
This news release also contains discussions of anticipated cash flow.
The material assumptions used in determining estimates of cash flow
are: the anticipated production volumes; estimates of realized sales
prices, which are in turn driven by benchmark prices, quality
differentials and the impact of exchange rates; estimated royalty
rates; estimated operating expenses; estimated transportation
expenses; estimated general and administrative expenses; estimated
interest expense, including the level of capitalized interest; and
the anticipated amount of cash income tax and petroleum revenue tax.
The amount of is inherently difficult to predict.
Anticipated production volumes are, in turn, based on the midpoint of
the estimated production range and do not reflect the impact of any
potential asset dispositions or acquisitions. The completion of any
contemplated asset acquisitions or dispositions is contingent on
various factors including favourable market conditions, the ability
of the company to negotiate acceptable terms of sale and receipt of
any required approvals for such acquisitions or dispositions.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Included in this news release are references to financial measures
commonly used in the oil and gas industry such as cash flow, earnings
(loss) from operations, capital spending and net debt. These terms
are not defined by International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS). Consequently, these are referred to as non-GAAP measures.
Talisman's reported results of such measures may not be comparable to
similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Cash Flow
US$ million, except per share amounts
Three Months Ended
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March 31, December 31, March 31,
2013 2012 2012
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Cash provided by operating
activities 331 497 914
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Changes in non-cash working
capital 21 4 (153)
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Add: Exploration expenditure 75 118 56
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Add: Pennsylvania impact fee(1) - - 18
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Add: Restructuring costs 17 - -
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Less: Finance costs (cash) (70) (44) (49)
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Cash flow from subsidiaries 374 575 786
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Add: Cash provided by operating
activities from equity
accounted entities 149 49 66
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Change in non-cash working
capital from equity accounted
entities (5) 51 (1)
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Less: Dividends and
distributions received from
equity accounted entities - - -
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Add: Exploration expenditure
from equity accounted entities 2 - -
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Less: Finance costs (cash) from
equity accounted
entities (3) - -
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Cash flow from equity accounted
entities 143 100 65
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Cash Flow(2) 517 675 851
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Cash flow per share 0.50 0.66 0.83
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Diluted cash flow per share 0.50 0.65 0.83
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(1) Pennsylvania impact fee amount represents the one-time impact of the
retrospective application of the legislation to wells drilled pre-2012.
(2) Includes cash flow from subsidiaries and Talisman's share of equity
accounted entities' cash flow.
Cash flow, as commonly used in the oil and gas industry, represents
net income before exploration costs, DD&A, deferred taxes and other
non-cash expenses including Talisman's share of cash flow from equity
accounted entities. Cash flow is used by the company to assess
operating results between years and between peer companies using
different accounting policies.
Cash flow should not be considered an alternative to, or more
meaningful than, cash provided by operating, investing and financing
activities or net income as determined in accordance with IFRS as an
indicator of the company's performance or liquidity. Cash flow per
share is cash flow divided by the average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted cash flow per share is cash
flow divided by the diluted number of common shares outstanding
during the period, as reported in the interim condensed consolidated
financial statements filed on May 1, 2013. A reconciliation of cash
provided by operating activities to cash flow is provided above.
Earnings (loss) from Operations
US$million, except per share amounts
Three Months Ended
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March 31, December 31, March 31,
2013 2012 2012
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Net income (loss) (213) 376 291
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Gain on disposals (tax
adjusted) - (862) (377)
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Unrealized (gain) loss on
financial instruments(tax
adjusted)(1) 43 (46) 37
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Share-based payments (tax
adjusted)(2) 24 (40) (46)
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Foreign exchange on debt (tax
adjusted) (23) 3 15
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Impairment (tax adjusted) 44 278 302
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Pennsylvania impact fee (tax
adjusted)(3) - - 11
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Restructuring costs (tax
adjusted) 13 - -
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Gain on revaluation of
investment (tax adjusted)(4) - (245) -
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Derecognition of deferred tax
assets(5) - 429 -
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Deferred tax adjustments(6) 52 - (66)
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Earnings (loss) from
operations(7) (60) (107) 167
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Earnings (loss) from operations
per share (0.06) (0.10) 0.16
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Diluted earnings (loss) from
operations per share (0.06) (0.10) 0.16
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(1) Unrealized (gain) loss on financial instruments relates to the change in
the period of the mark-to-market value of the company's held-for-trading
financial instruments.
(2) Share-based payments relate principally to the mark-to-market value of
the company's outstanding stock options and cash units at March 31. The
company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair
value of its share-based payment plans.
(3) Pennsylvania impact fee amount represents the one-time impact of the
retrospective application of the legislation to wells drilled pre-2012.
(4) Gain on revaluation of investment represents the fair value adjustment
recorded upon the restructuring of Talisman's investment in Oleoducto
Central S.A.
(5) Derecognition of deferred tax assets from the US operations.
(6) Deferred tax adjustments largely comprise tax on foreign exchange on tax
pools.
(7) Earnings (loss) from operations include results and adjustments from
subsidiaries and Talisman's share of equity accounted entities.
Earnings (loss) from operations are calculated by adjusting the
company's net income (loss) per the financial statements for certain
items of a non-operational nature, on an after tax basis. The
adjustments include items from subsidiaries and Talisman's share of
equity accounted entities. The company uses this information to
evaluate performance of core operational activities on a comparable
basis between periods. Earn
ings (loss) from operations per share are
earnings (loss) from operations divided by the average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss)
from operations per share are earnings (loss) from operations divided
by the diluted number of common shares outstanding during the period,
as reported in the interim condensed consolidated financial
statements filed on May 1, 2013. A reconciliation of net income
(loss) to earnings (loss) from operations is provided above.
Capital Spending
US$million
Three Months Ended
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March 31, December 31, March 31,
2013 2012 2012
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Subsidiaries
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Exploration, development and
other 569 834 993
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Exploration expensed 75 118 56
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Exploration and development
spending - Subsidiaries 644 952 1,049
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Talisman's share of equity
accounted entities
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Exploration, development and
other 130 65 18
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Exploration expensed 1 - -
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Exploration and development
spending - joint ventures 131 65 18
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Capital spending for
subsidiaries and joint
ventures 775 1,017 1,067
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Capital spending (or run rate or exploration and development
spending) is calculated by adjusting the capital expenditure per the
financial statements for exploration costs that were expensed as
incurred and adding Talisman's share of joint ventures.
Net Debt
US$million
Three Months Ended
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March 31, 2013
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Long-term debt 4,509
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Cash and cash equivalents, net of bank
indebtedness (276)
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Cash and cash equivalents from equity
accounted entities(1)
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TSEUK (30)
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Equion (62)
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Total net debt 4,141
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(1) Includes Talisman's share of joint ventures' cash and cash equivalents.
Net debt is calculated by adjusting the company's long-term debt per
the financial statements for bank indebtedness, cash and cash
equivalents from subsidiaries and joint ventures. The company uses
this information to assess its true debt position and eliminate the
impact of timing differences.
Sensitivities
Talisman's financial performance is affected by factors such as
changes in production volumes, commodity prices and exchange rates.
The estimated annualized impact of these factors for 2013 (excluding
the effect of derivative contracts) is summarized in the following
table, based on a Dated Brent oil price of approximately $105/bbl, a
NYMEX natural gas price of approximately $3.60/mmbtu and exchange
rates of US$1=C$1 and UKGBP 1=US$1.60.
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($ millions) Cash Provided
by Operating
Activities Cash Flow
Net Income(1) (GAAP(2)) (Non-GAAP(3))
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Volume changes
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Oil - 10,000 bbls/d 80 130 195
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Natural gas - 60 mmcf/d 15 55 55
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Price changes(4)
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Oil - $1.00/bbl 20 25 35
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Natural gas (North America)(5)
- $0.10/mcf 15 25 25
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Exchange rate changes
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US$/C$ decreased by US$0.01 (10) (10)
(10)
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US$/UKGBP increased by US$0.02 - - (5)
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(1) Net income includes Talisman's share of net income (loss) from TSEUK and
Equion, after tax.
(2) Changes in cash flow provided by operating activities (GAAP) excludes
TSEUK and Equion due to the application of equity accounting.
(3) Changes in cash flow (Non-GAAP) includes TSEUK and Equion and is
included for comparative purposes only.
(4) The impact of price changes excludes the effect of commodity
derivatives. See specific commodity derivative terms in the 'Risk
Management' section of the MD&A, and note 19 to the interim condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
(5) Price sensitivity on natural gas relates to North American natural gas
only. The company's exposure to changes in the natural gas prices in the
Norway and Malaysia/Vietnam and Colombia is not material. Most of the
natural gas price in Indonesia is based on the price of crude oil and,
accordingly, has been included in the price sensitivity for oil except
for a small portion which is sold at a fixed price.
Talisman Energy Inc.
Highlights
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31
2013 2012
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Financial
(millions of US$ unless otherwise stated)
Cash flow (1) 517 851
Net income (loss) (213) 291
Exploration and development spending (1) 775 1,067
Per common share (US$)
Cash flow (1) (0.50) (0.83)
Net income (loss) (0.21) 0.28
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Production (3)
(Daily Average - Gross)
Oil and liquids (bbls/d)
North America 28,873 27,940
Southeast Asia 41,103 44,848
North Sea 16,739 88,753
Other 11,991 14,280
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Total oil and liquids 98,706 175,821
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Natural gas (mmcf/d)
North America 875 1,024
Southeast Asia 531 548
North Sea 14 43
Other - -
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Total natural gas 1,420 1,615
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Total mboe/d (2) 335 444
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Prices (3)
Oil and liquids (US$/bbl)
North America 63.88 77.20
Southeast Asia 112.35 122.99
North Sea 111.21 120.53
Other 110.25 128.51
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Total oil and liquids 97.72 114.92
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Natural gas (US$/mcf)
North America 3.31 2.49
Southeast Asia 10.22 9.85
North Sea 10.36 9.91
Other - -
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Total natural gas 5.96 5.19
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Total (US$/boe) (2) 54.01 64.22
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(1) Cash flow, exploration and development spending and cash flow per share
are non-GAAP measures.
(2) Barrels of oil equivalent (boe) is calculated at a conversion rate of
six thousand cubic feet (mcf) of natural gas for one barrel of oil.
(3) 2012 Production and price from Other, was restated to reflect the change
to equity accounting of Equion on adoption of IFRS 11.
Talisman Energy Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
(millions of US$) 2013 2012
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(Restated)
Assets
Current
Cash and cash equivalents 319 553
Accounts receivable 907 884
Risk management 13 48
Income and other taxes receivable 22 10
Inventories 140 122
Prepaid expenses 26 19
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1,427 1,636
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Other assets 169 55
Restricted cash 245
-
Investments 1,758 1,791
Risk management 24 26
Goodwill 775 775
Property, plant and equipment 10,616 10,462
Exploration and evaluation assets 3,292 3,319
Deferred tax assets 1,180 1,273
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18,059 17,701
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Total assets 19,486 19,337
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Liabilities
Current
Bank indebtedness 43 -
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,704 1,744
Risk management 83 81
Income and other taxes payable 75 84
Loans from joint ventures 258 148
Current portion of long-term debt 151 8
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2,314 2,065
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Decommissioning liabilities 1,514 1,514
Other long-term obligations 540 256
Risk management 10 1
Long-term debt 4,358 4,434
Deferred tax liabilities 1,082 1,157
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7,504 7,362
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Shareholders' equity
Common shares 1,708 1,639
Preferred shares 191 191
Contributed surplus 92 121
Retained earnings 6,866 7,148
Accumulated other comprehensive income 811 811
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9,668 9,910
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 19,486 19,337
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Talisman Energy Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31
(millions of US$) 2013 2012
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(Restated)
Revenue
Sales 1,098 1,975
Other income 27 26
Income (loss) from joint ventures &
associates, after tax (2) 55
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Total revenue and other income 1,123 2,056
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Expenses
Operating 329 564
Transportation 51 59
General and administrative 103 119
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 421 574
Impairment 7 1,053
Dry hole - 60
Exploration 75 56
Finance costs 78 71
Share-based payments (recovery) expense 22 (41)
Loss on held-for-trading financial
instruments 80 47
Gain on asset disposals - (505)
Other, net 6 72
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Total expenses 1,172 2,129
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Loss before taxes (49) (73)
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Taxes
Current income tax 147 405
Deferred income tax (recovery) 17 (769)
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164 (364)
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Net income (loss) (213) 291
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Per common share (US$):
Net income (loss) (0.21) 0.28
Diluted net income (loss) (0.21) 0.24
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (millions)
Basic 1,027 1,023
Diluted 1,031 1,028
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Talisman Energy Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31
(millions of US$) 2013 2012
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(Restated)
Operating activities
Net income (loss) (213) 291
Add: Finance costs (cash and non-cash) 78 71
Items not involving cash 487 399
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352 761
Changes in non-cash working capital (21) 153
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Cash provided by operating activities 331 914
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Investing activities
Capital expenditures
Exploration, development and other (569) (993)
Property acquisitions - (2)
Proceeds of resource property dispositions - 502
Yme removal obligation 282 -
Restricted cash (245) -
Investments (7) (5)
Loan to TSEUK (70) -
Changes in non-cash working capital (84) 72
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Cash used in investing activities (693) (426)
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Financing activities
Long-term debt repaid - (429)
Long-term debt issued 93 258
Loans from joint ventures 110 35
Common shares issued 60 2
Common shares purchased (44) (4)
Finance costs (cash) (70) (49)
Common share dividends (70) -
Preferred share dividends (2) (3)
Deferred credits and other (9) (7)
Changes in non-cash working capital 18 7
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Cash provided by (used in) financing
activities 86 (190)
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Effect of translation on foreign currency cash
and cash equivalents (1) 7
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents (277) 305
Cash and cash equivalents net of bank
indebtedness, beginning of period 553 340
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Cash and cash equivalents net of bank
indebtedness, end of period 276 645
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Cash and cash equivalents 319 645
Bank indebtedness (43) -
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Cash and cash equivalents net of bank
indebtedness, end of period 276 645
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Contacts:
Talisman Energy Inc. - Media and General Inquiries:
Phoebe Buckland
Manager, External Communications
403-237-1657
tlm@talisman-energy.com
Talisman Energy Inc. - Shareholder and Investor Inquiries:
Lyle McLeod
Vice-President, Investor Relations
403-767-5732
tlm@talisman-energy.com
www.talisman-energy.com